Jackson Hogg are delighted to be working with a Newcastle based client with the appointment of a Debt Recovery Team Leader. This role will assist the Head of Department in the day-to-day management of the Debt Recovery Team, with the aim of ensuring maximum Client conversion and debt recovery. Soe key responsibilities of the role include: Leading a team of Debt Recovery Paralegals. Ensuring that the team achieve their monthly and annual targets, for both Client conversion and debt recovery. Ensuring that individual team members’ training and development needs are identified and addressed. Conducting regular one to ones with team members. Liaising with Clients in relation to their claims for compensation. Carrying out residency and other searches. Assessing Debtors’ ability to pay. Negotiating with Debtors. Commencement of the Pre-Action Protocols. Drafting Court documents, to include applications for Attachment of Earnings Orders and Charging Orders. Drafting Witness Statements. Preparing cases for Trial. Liaising with in house legal teams and other businesses Our client is looking for candidates with experience of: Experience in debt recovery. Experience in handling Clients, and the claims process. Experience in claims arising as a result of breach of contract. Knowledge of the Pre-Action Protocols and Civil Procedure Rules. Ability to effectively communicate and have good interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate, coach and support others. Experience of working towards deadlines and performance objectives. Please apply without delay as our client is looking to shortlist over the coming weeks.